Cambridge, MA vs Homer Glen, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Cambridge
70.6
#1085 nationally
Homer Glen
71.4
#982 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 14). Homer Glen leads in cost of living index (120 vs 172). Cambridge leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 36.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Homer Glen, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 71.4 (#982) |
| Population | 117,090 | 24,546 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $531,950 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $130,235 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 14 |
| Crime Level | Low | 0.4 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+1.6 |
C-
70.6 Score
Cambridge, MA
Academic powerhouse across the Charles
Median Home
$1,055,780
Population
117,090
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Northeast
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C-
71.4 Score
Homer Glen, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,950
Population
24,546
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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